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Morgan Philips Group

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 Head of Operations/Operation Manager
 
 
 
 Our client, a fast-growing fine art transportation company, seeks a Head of Operations / Operations Manager for its new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role leads a small team focused on planning, scheduling, and fine art handling while reporting to the Global Head of Operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead planning and scheduling of art transport, installations, crating, and storage operations, optimizing routes and timelines for air, sea, and local freight.
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 Regularly review logistics workflows and procedures to optimize cost and effectiveness.
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 Develop and enforce logistics policies, guidelines, and procedures to support continuous improvement.
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 Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance with UAE regulations.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
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 7+ years of experience in operations management, with proven expertise in fine art handling, logistics, or transportation; experience at auction houses, galleries, or similar firms essential.
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 Leadership experience managing small teams in fast-paced environments; UAE/Middle East logistics knowledge advantageous.
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 Excellent communication skills for stakeholder coordination and effective reporting to senior leadership.
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 Startup mindset: adaptable, proactive, and comfortable building processes from scratch.
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Head of Operations

High Street Resources (HSR)

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 About The Opportunity
 
 
 
 We are recruiting on behalf of a technology-driven digital asset trading and investment platform that has evolved from a proprietary trading background into an institutional-grade investment management business.
 
 
 The firm operates a highly automated, quantitative trading environment across multiple venues and jurisdictions, with a strong emphasis on risk management, controls, and operational resilience. As the platform scales strategies, products, and external capital, the business is strengthening its senior operations leadership.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Head of Operations is responsible for the
 
 integrity, resilience, and scalability of the end-to-end operating model
 
 , covering execution through settlement, reconciliation, NAV support, reporting, and investor servicing.
 
 
 This role sits at the centre of the platform and owns the operational system that enables the firm to trade efficiently at scale while meeting institutional expectations across governance, controls, and transparency. The role leads both
 
 Middle Office control functions and Operations execution teams
 
 , and acts as the primary escalation point for operational incidents, market events, and counterparty or custodian issues.
 
 
 A key component of the role includes
 
 operational readiness and lifecycle oversight for structured digital-asset instruments
 
 , ensuring settlement, custody, treasury movements, servicing, and reporting processes are fully embedded, repeatable, and audit-ready.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 End-to-End Operating Model Ownership
 
 
 
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 Own and continuously evolve the operating model across:
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 Trading &amp; execution (venues, brokers, OTC)
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 Post-trade, settlements, custody, and treasury
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 Reconciliation (positions, cash, P&amp;L, fees)
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 NAV support and fund administration coordination
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 Investor flows, reporting, and servicing workflows
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 Define and enforce operational accountability across Middle Office and Operations through documented procedures, controls, and runbooks
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 Ensure workflows scale across strategies, venues, and jurisdictions
 
 
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 Leadership of Middle Office &amp; Operations
 
 
 
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 Lead Middle Office control and Operations execution as a single integrated operating system
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 Set performance standards, control expectations, and escalation frameworks
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 Hire, develop, and retain high-calibre operational talent aligned with a trading-centric culture
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 Drive execution discipline, daily cadence, break management, and continuous improvement
 
 
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 Control Framework &amp; Governance
 
 
 
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 Ensure robust controls across:
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 Trade capture integrity
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 Position and cash reconciliation
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 Wallet management and approvals
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 Transfer processes and limits
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 Data integrity and reporting accuracy
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 Own operational governance artefacts including evidence logs, exception reporting, control checklists, and incident playbooks
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 Build "audit-ready by design" operational processes
 
 
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 Operational Risk &amp; Incident Management
 
 
 
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 Act as the primary operational escalation owner for:
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 Market disruptions or venue outages
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 Transfer or settlement failures
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 Custody issues
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 Operational breaches and security escalations
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 Lead incident response across Trading, Technology, Risk, and Finance, including post-incident reviews
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 Own operational risk assessments, remediation tracking, and rollout of improvements
 
 
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 Counterparty, Exchange &amp; Custodian Oversight
 
 
 
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 Own operational onboarding and readiness for:
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 Centralised exchanges
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 OTC counterparties
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 Custodians and wallet providers
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 Administrators and banking partners
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 Define operational due diligence requirements and ongoing monitoring frameworks
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 Maintain service-level oversight, incident tracking, and periodic reviews
 
 
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 Investor Operations &amp; Capital Flows
 
 
 
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 Oversee subscription and redemption workflows end-to-end, including onboarding, wallet approvals, capital transfers, and confirmations
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 Ensure investor servicing processes meet institutional standards
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 Support operational due diligence materials and transparency requirements for allocators
 
 
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 Key Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 8-15 years of experience in hedge fund, proprietary trading, or digital asset trading operations
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 Strong understanding of:
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 Multi-venue trade lifecycle
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 Custody models and wallet infrastructure
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 Reconciliation and control frameworks
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 Operational risk and incident management
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 Experience building or scaling operational infrastructure in systematic or high-frequency trading environments (digital assets preferred)
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 Comfortable operating in 24/7 market conditions with strong ownership and escalation instincts
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 Hands-on with systems, data, workflows, and automation &mdash; not a purely managerial profile
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 Strong stakeholder management across trading, engineering, finance, and external counterparties
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High Street Resources

Role Overview: 
The Head of Operations is responsible for the integrity, resilience, and scalability of the firm’s end-to-end operating model, covering execution through settlement, reconciliation, NAV support, reporting, treasury, and investor operations.
 This role sits at the centre of the platform and owns the operational system that enables efficient trading at scale while meeting institutional expectations across controls, transparency, and risk management.
 The role leads both Middle Office (control) and Operations (execution) as a single integrated function and serves as the primary escalation owner for operational incidents, market events, and counterparty or custody issues.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
End-to-End Operating Model Ownership: 
<ul>
<li>Own and continuously evolve the operating model across:</li>
<li>Trading & execution (exchanges, brokers, OTC)</li>
<li>Post-trade operations, settlements, custody, and treasury</li>
<li>Reconciliations (positions, cash, P&L, fees)</li>
<li>Define and enforce operational accountability across Middle Office and Operations, including documented procedures, controls, and runbooks.</li>
<li>Ensure workflows scale effectively across strategies, venues, and jurisdictions.</li>
</ul>
Leadership of Middle Office & Operations: 
<ul>
<li>Lead Middle Office and Operations as a single, integrated operating system.</li>
<li>Establish performance standards, control expectations, and escalation frameworks.</li>
<li>Hire, develop, and retain high-calibre operational talent aligned with a trading- and technology-centric culture.</li>
<li>Drive execution discipline through daily cadence, break management, control cycles, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
Control Framework & Governance: 
<ul>
<li>Ensure robust controls across:</li>
<li>Trade capture and lifecycle integrity</li>
<li>Position and cash reconciliations</li>
<li>Wallet management and approval processes</li>
<li>Transfers, limits, and data integrity</li>
<li>Reporting accuracy and transparency</li>
<li>Own and maintain operational governance artefacts, including:</li>
<li>Evidence logs and control checklists</li>
<li>Exception reporting</li>
<li>Incident playbooks and escalation matrices</li>
<li>Build “audit-ready by design” operational processes.</li>
</ul>
Operational Risk Management & Incident Oversight: 
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary escalation owner for:</li>
<li>Market disruptions and venue outages</li>
<li>Transfer, settlement, or custody failures</li>
<li>Operational breaches, limit events, and security incidents</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional incident response across Trading, Technology, Risk, and Finance.</li>
<li>Run post-incident reviews, remediation tracking, and institutional learning rollouts.</li>
<li>Own operational risk assessments and mitigation frameworks.</li>
</ul>
Counterparty, Exchange & Custodian Oversight: 
<ul>
<li>Own operational onboarding and readiness for:</li>
<li>Centralised exchanges</li>
<li>OTC counterparties</li>
<li>Custodians and wallet providers</li>
<li>Banks, trustees, administrators</li>
<li>Define operational due diligence standards, including on-chain and wallet controls.</li>
<li>Maintain monitoring frameworks covering SLAs, incident history, service quality, and periodic reviews.</li>
</ul>
Third-Party / External Manager Oversight: 
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<li>Oversee operational integration and servicing for external manager relationships or outsourced functions.</li>
<li>Ensure mandate compliance, operational risk standards, reporting controls, and escalation frameworks.</li>
<li>Own third-party governance cadence, including controls, reporting, exception management, and reviews.</li>
</ul>
Investor Operations & Capital Flows: 
<ul>
<li>Oversee subscription and redemption operations end-to-end:</li>
<li>Investor onboarding workflows</li>
<li>Wallet creation, whitelisting, and approvals</li>
<li>Internal coordination and investor communications</li>
<li>Ensure investor servicing is robust, timely, and institutional in standard.</li>
<li>Support operational due diligence materials and transparency required by institutional allocators.</li>
</ul>
Key Qualifications & Experience: 
<ul>
<li>8–15 years of experience in hedge fund, proprietary trading, or digital asset trading operations.</li>
<li>Direct ownership of the full trade lifecycle and institutional control frameworks.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of:</li>
<li>Multi-venue trading and execution models</li>
<li>Custody structures and wallet infrastructure</li>
<li>Reconciliation and operational control frameworks</li>
<li>Operational risk management and incident response</li>
<li>Experience building or scaling operations in systematic or high-frequency trading environments (digital assets strongly preferred).</li>
<li>Comfortable operating in 24/7 market environments with strong escalation judgment and ownership mindset.</li>
<li>Hands-on orientation with data, systems, workflows, and automation (not a purely managerial profile).</li>
</ul>

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Breakfast by Alya

Head ChefBreakfast by Alya &ndash; Breakfast Specialty Restaurant &amp; Caf&eacute;, Abu DhabiJob Type: Full-time Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEJob Description: Breakfast by Alya is looking for a talented Head Chef with a passion for breakfast cuisine to lead our kitchen operations and create exceptional breakfast experiences.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and execute breakfast-focused menus</li><li>Manage kitchen operations and staff</li><li>Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation</li><li>Control food cost, waste, and inventory</li><li>Maintain hygiene and food safety standards</li><li>Train and motivate kitchen team</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef</li><li>Strong background in breakfast and caf&eacute; cuisine</li><li>Leadership and team management skills</li><li>Knowledge of food safety regulations</li><li>Creative and detail-oriented</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Visa and medical insurance</li><li>Opportunity to grow with the brand</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

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Pure Prestige Hotel Management LLC

Position: Head Chef &ndash; Intercontinental Cuisine (Restaurant &amp; Lounge)We are seeking an experienced Head Chef specializing in Intercontinental cuisine to lead kitchen operations for a premium restaurant and lounge. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise across European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and fusion menus, with proven leadership in high-volume, high-quality F&amp;B environments.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all kitchen operations (hot, cold, pastry, grill)</li><li>Design and develop intercontinental menus (European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Fusion)</li><li>Maintain highest standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency</li><li>Manage kitchen brigade: chefs, commis, stewards, helpers</li><li>Implement food safety &amp; HACCP standards</li><li>Control food cost, portioning, wastage, purchasing, and inventory</li><li>Plan seasonal menu promotions and themed cuisine nights</li><li>Train and mentor culinary team members</li><li>Coordinate with restaurant GM and F&amp;B Director on concepts and events</li><li>Ensure compliance with municipality hygiene regulations</li><li>Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules</li><li>Develop SOPs for preparation, storage, and service</li></ul>Required Experience &amp; Skills<ul><li>Minimum 8&ndash;12 years culinary experience</li><li>At least 3&ndash;5 years as Head Chef / Executive Chef</li><li>Strong background in intercontinental cuisine including:</li><li>Italian, French, Mediterranean</li><li>Asian (Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Korean)</li><li>Middle Eastern &amp; Turkish fusion preferred</li><li>Fine dining / lounge / 5-star hotel experience is an advantage</li><li>Excellent leadership and team-management skills</li><li>Strong plating and presentation techniques</li><li>Knowledge of menu engineering and cost control</li><li>Familiar with HACCP / ISO food safety standards</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Degree/diploma in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred</li></ul>Languages<ul><li>English required</li><li>Arabic or French is an added advantage</li></ul>Location<ul><li>UAE (Restaurant &amp; Lounge environment)</li></ul>Package<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Accommodation or allowance</li><li>Duty meals</li><li>Annual leave &amp; ticket as per company policy</li></ul>How to Apply<ul><li>Submit CV</li><li>Portfolio of menu &amp; food presentation (if available)</li><li>Recent photograph</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED8,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>F&amp;B Manager: 4 years (Required)</li></ul>

ALFAHIM

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 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 Provide day-to-day corporate and commercial legal support to the Group, including routine contract review/drafting, corporate housekeeping, and transactional support. The role supports the Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Commercial) and works under supervision on complex matters, with a focus on automotive (including commercial agencies/distribution), real estate transactions and operations, and general corporate support across Group entities. Further, to assist the Group Legal Department in providing expert legal advice to management in setting internal governance policies. Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal areas to guide the Senior Management and stakeholders to navigate the Group safely around areas of legal risk in its business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
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 Advisory:
 
 Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to the respective business units on corporate and commercial matters, including contract interpretation, risk identification, and recommended mitigations. Participate in internal or external meetings to support negotiations and deal execution. Escalate high risk and non-standard issues to the Head of Legal in a timely manner. Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation in the UAE and particularly in each Emirate that the Group conducts business in. Conduct legal research in relation to current and potential cases the Group may have against third parties. Conduct legal due diligence, as and when required, in relation to M&amp;A transactions for the Group. Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations. Attend meetings with respective business units in relation to required advice.
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 Contracts and Agreements:
 
 Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements, including (as applicable): NDAs, LOIs/MOUs, JVs, supplier/customer contracts, service/consultancy agreements, procurement-related contracts, banking-related agreements, employee/HR related contracts and commercial addenda. Support the maintenance and improvement of standard templates of the entire Group, such as the standard agreements, legal notices, Articles of Association, Memorandums of Association among other templates required by the Group. Draft memos and internal guidelines as and when needed by the Group.
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 Automotive / Commercial Agencies:
 
 Support the automotive businesses in reviewing and negotiating commercial agency/distribution-related documents and operational agreements (e.g., dealer/distributor arrangements, aftersales/service frameworks, fleet/tender contracts, marketing collaborations). Identify risks related to exclusivity, territory, term/termination, indemnities, compliance and regulatory requirements, escalating complex agency-law points as required.
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 Real Estate Support:
 
 Support real estate transactions and operations across the Group, including review and drafting of SPAs, long-term leases/Musataha, brokerage documentation, property management and facilities management agreements, and tenant-related documentation. Assist with due diligence support, conditions precedent tracking and closing deliverables under supervision.
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 Corporate Housekeeping &amp; Governance Support:
 
 Support corporate housekeeping for Group entities, including preparation/review of board/shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, KYC/account opening documentation, signatory updates, and corporate records management. Assist the Head of Legal with governance support (including delegation of authority workstreams) by preparing drafts, summaries and action trackers..
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 Support:
 
 Liaise with the Litigation Team (Legal Operations) on disputes, claims and pre-litigation matters arising from or relating to the Group&rsquo;s corporate and commercial activities (including automotive and real estate). Provide support by preparing factual summaries, collating contracts/correspondence and relevant documentation, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely input from internal stakeholders. Escalate material risk issues to the Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Commercial) as appropriate.
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 Qualification:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 5 - 7 years of minimum experience in commercial and corporate law practices.
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 Exposure to UAE real estate and/or automotive/commercial agencies is preferred.
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 Prior in-house experience and/or experience in family business or diversified group is desirable.
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 Excellent command of written &amp; spoken English. Arabic language proficiency is preferred and desirable.
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Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial

Daikan Izakaya

Daikan Izakaya, Abu Dhabi a premier destination for Japanese cuisine, is seeking a skilled and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team. The Head Chef will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, menu planning, and food production while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Kitchen Leadership: Direct and manage the kitchen staff, creating a positive and productive work environment. Foster a culture of teamwork and cooperation among kitchen personnel.</li><li>Menu Development: Design and innovate menus that reflect the restaurant's vision and culinary trends. Ensure that dishes are fresh, seasonal, and aligned with guest preferences. Strong expertise in premium sushi and sashimi. Proven experience with Robata, Kushiyaki, and Yakitori</li><li>Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency in line with Daikan's reputation. Monitor and evaluate food preparation processes to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.</li><li>Staff Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen management practices. Encourage continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Inventory Management: Oversee kitchen inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation. Work closely with suppliers to source quality ingredients and manage food costs effectively.</li><li>Operational Efficiency: Manage kitchen operations to guarantee timely meal preparation and service. Optimize workflows and procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.</li><li>Guest Interaction: Engage with guests to gather feedback and address any concerns proactively. Create memorable culinary experiences that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li><li>Hygiene and Safety Compliance: Uphold and implement health and safety standards in the kitchen, ensuring a clean and safe work environment for all staff.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Must have minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef.</li><li>Expert knowledge of Japanese cuisine - and culinary techniques.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.</li><li>Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation</li><li>Excellent creativity and passion for food presentation.</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekend</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

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